Mama Mulan is a restaurant that fuses together modern and traditional takes on Chinese cuisine. The space is intended to be a chic but unpretentious destination for casual dining; the 180-seat restaurant features both booths, communal dining area, as well as three private dining rooms.

Mama Mulan has been designed by interior specialists DS17. Designer Paul Papadopoulus and his team are behind fellow Sydney eateries nour, Alpha Restaurant and Beta Bar and have continued their penchant for sleek styling with this new Chatswood venture. This particular venue is an opulent ode to China, inspired by its namesake the 1998 Disney animation Mulan.

Mama Mulan is soft in palette; incorporating concrete-look arches, teak wood floors and soft drapery, accented with pops of sage and greenery. There are also traditional Chinese lanterns and feature cabinetry interwoven throughout the dining space. “We have taken inspiration from the tranquillity of Northern Chinese provinces, sourcing modern and antique items with a rich history. It recreates the homeliness of these traditional spaces with a modern concept,” says Papadopoulus.

The fare at Mama Mulan is crafted around crowd-pleasing Chinese cuisine. While the backdrop may be sophisticated, the restaurant is designed to cater to all-manner of occasions. The self-described all-rounder offers drinking, dining, and entertaining for small groups to large corporate functions.

Mama Mulan can be located at Level 1, The Concourse, Chatswood. mamamulan.com.au.